Southeast Wisconsin heavy rain, severe storms return; what to expect
Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
Steady rain showers continue through early afternoon, then we should see at least a brief dry break. Thunderstorms may develop between 4-8 p.m.
MILWAUKEE - The Storm Prediction Center has issued a risk for severe storms for Wednesday, April 2. Due to morning storms, the higher threat level for severe weather has shifted south, but southeast Wisconsin is still under a marginal risk for Wednesday afternoon.
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Once again, this large, impactful system will be a hard hitter for portions of the Ohio River Valley and Mississippi River Valley areas where there is a very high risk for large hail, damaging winds and large tornadoes. This type of rare, high-risk event is typically only issued once or twice a year.
The threats increase during Wednesday afternoon and evening. Chances for damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain and tornadoes are possible – that is, if storms can develop and survive.
This will be a tricky setup dependent on how morning convection goes. If the morning rain and storms move out faster, this will allow the atmosphere to recover and raise the threat for severe weather in the afternoon. If the morning rain and storms linger further into the late morning and afternoon, this can lower the period for severe weather to be possible in the afternoon and evening. Either way, it is best to be weather-ready heading into Wednesday.
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Strong winds will accompany this sytem all day with gusts of 30 mph to 40mph. Where the warm front sets up this afternoon, temperatures, dew points and energy in the atmosphere are all factors that will determine how storms will thrive Wednesday mid to late afternoon.
While Skyvision is indicating some storms to pop, they are likely to weaken heading towards Lake Michigan. We still could have some heavy rain, strong winds and hail as the main threats. The tornado threat remains very low for today.
Be weather-ready all day Wednesday and keep your devices charged. Your FOX6 Weather Experts will have you covered and keep you up to date with the latest information.
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When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.
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